Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager

Capgemini Invent; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international creative agency is seeking an experienced Art Project Manager to oversee art curation and project delivery. This role involves managing large-scale art projects with a focus on research, budget management, and cross-collaboration with artists and clients. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in design project management and a passion for contemporary art. Strong leadership skills and proficiency in project management software are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience managing large-scale design projects.
• Experience of managing budgets over £1m.
• Passion for modern and contemporary art with a desire to expand knowledge in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the curation and commissioning of art projects.
• Manage orders and contracts with artists.
• Oversee logistics and installation of projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and timeline.

Skills

Project Management

Art Curation

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Logistics Coordination

Research

Education

University degree in project management or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Description

and uphold an extensive knowledge of contemporary art, craft and design - inclusive of the detailed making processes and materiality. Lead a cutting‑edge approach to art curation and be ahead of the curve with the latest art world and design developments relevant to our industries. Responsible for developing sophisticated, well‑researched and contextually relevant art concept presentations.

Art Research & Curation

• Research artists, materials and techniques.
• Source suitable suppliers for artwork production, framing and installation.
• Conduct research into artists, materials and techniques, to source the most suitable suppliers for artwork production, framing, and installation.
• Review DD documents and verify artwork specifications in the lead‑up to supply.
• Prepare detailed design documents and schedules with item specification, procurement details and supplier information.
• Manage orders and contracts with artists, and oversee the commissioning process.
• Track progress of artwork orders and provide regular reports to the Director.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within budget.
• Prepare a financial summary report to the Director upon completion of the project.

Art Commissioning

• Maintain a strong understanding of artistic processes, materials, and production methods to support decision making and quality control.
• Review DD documents and verify artwork specifications.
• Manage orders and contracts with artists, overseeing the commissioning process.
• Proactively identify and address potential challenges with specific artworks.
• Collaborate with the artist to find the best solution to technical or aesthetic issues.
• Oversee artwork inspections at the studio and storage facility, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Escalate issues to the Director when necessary.

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage project timelines, track progress of artwork orders, and provide regular reports to the Director.
• Liaise with clients to provide regular updates, including schedules, sampling, artwork progress and completion.
• Supervise and support the project assistants and art technicians to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Track client payments and liaise with the Director to ensure cash flow.
• Liaise with shipping partners to arrange large, complex international shipments, including obtaining quotes, collating invoices for payment, and preparing all required export documentation.
• Liaise with clients at the delivery stage to ensure smooth running of the logistics side of projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trusted logistics and shipping partners.
• Go to site to oversee the installation of international projects and coordinate the installation teams.

General

• Involve in day‑to‑day and administrative tasks.
• Be conscientious, highly professional, and confident in a client‑facing role.
• Work well in a team and be a personable addition to our friendly team.
• Be prepared to travel to key suppliers, clients and project locations.

Education and Experience

• Minimum university degree level in project management and/or an architecture, interiors/design, or an art‑related subject.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, qualifications and training in design, project management and delivery for an international firm.
• Track record of delivering large‑scale and complex international design projects and programmes.
• Experience and evidence of successfully managing budgets over £1m.
• Knowledge of international shipping, imports/exports, and overseas logistics solutions.
• Team leadership and ability to inspire and manage a team of 5 or more.
• Experience of working closely with client team and managing project relations.
• Experience of managing suppliers – preferably with experience of working with artists and galleries.
• Proven technical skills and proficiency with project management software, as well as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and AutoCAD.
• Preferably a portfolio of design work and curation for projects – concept presentations through to detailed design, specification and documentation – preferably with art elements.
• Passion for modern and contemporary art, with a genuine desire to expand knowledge in this field.

Location and Salary

The role can be based in either Bristol, UK or Málaga, Spain. In Bristol it is an office‑based role. In Málaga, we would prefer an office‑based role, but we are open to partial remote working, with weekly visits to our office. This is advertised as a full‑time role.

How to Apply

The role is for immediate start and we will review applications upon receipt. To apply please email:

• Cover Letter (1 page – including salary expectation)
• CV
• Portfolio

All applications must be emailed directly to Talia with David in CC. Applications uploaded to third‑party websites, such as Dezeen, and LinkedIn will not be considered.

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